Encouraging Words For Professionals On An Association Journey Including Stay Curious And Hungry July 20, 2018 by Jeff Hurt Nothing we do is inevitable. Our success as association professionals is not inevitable. Achieving a thriving conference and burgeoning membership is not inevitable. We are not guaranteed that our association will stay small or that it will grow big. Nor are there any assurances that if we do everything right, at the right time, with … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , association journey, association professionals, authenticity, curious, encouraging words for association professionals, life long learning
The Fantastic, Super-Sized, Research Proven Benefits Of Curiosity June 22, 2018 by Jeff Hurt The future belongs to the curious! Curiosity is the key to success both now and in the future. When curiosity is combined with passion, aspiration and accomplishment it creates a winning formula resulting in achievement. Conference organizers that create a culture of curiosity gain both a short and long term competitive edge. Those that exhibit … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , conference culture of curiosity, culture of curiosity, curiosity, curiosity cycle, curiosity's benefits, curious, curious participants, discover, explore, questioning, right answers, search for solutions
Lather Up Curiosity, Rinse, Repeat! May 16, 2018 by Jeff Hurt Children are curious creatures. They explore, question and wonder, often through play. In this context, they learn. We are naturally inclined to learn new things; thus reaping curiosity’s benefits. From the moment we are born until we die, learning is hardwired into our brains. As adults, our challenge is to embrace curiosity instead of viewing … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Education Tagged With: , constrained curiosity, curiosity, curiosity cycle, curiosity's benefits, curious, discover, explore, questioning, right answers, search for solutions
How Do We Know Curiosity Killed The Cat? (Allegedly.) May 14, 2018 by Jeff Hurt Curiosity allegedly killed the cat. How do we know curiosity killed that cat? Were there any eyewitnesses to that crime? Did anyone hear strange cat calls? Did you see what curiosity was wearing? Do you know any reason why curiosity wanted to kill the cat? Were curiosity and the cat family, friends, enemies, frenemies, or … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Education Tagged With: , curiosity, curiosity allegedly killed the cat, curiosity killed the cat, curious, discover, explore, questioning, right answers, search for solutions, start with questions
